THE MOCHISU STORY

It started as a regular trip to Colombia to introduce my husband to family living in the La Guajira region. This area, steeped in culture and tradition, is home to the Wayuu people, creators of the beautiful Mochila bag, designed as an essential accessory for both women and men.

Upon falling in love with these colorful statement pieces, my curiosity led me to explore the world in which these amazing artisans live. What I discovered was a harsh reality. The Wayuu tribe face dire environmental, socio-economic and political challenges, ranging from extreme poverty and drought to corruption and contaminated drinking water.

Inspired by the Wayuu tribe’s drive and resilience, I embarked on a journey to help. MochiSu was born out of a strong desire to build a sustainable brand that empowers the Wayuu tribe women to improve their quality of life.

What began as an exploration has grown into a company that truly makes a difference. Today, we continue to look for new ways of affecting positive change in the lives of our artisans, while creating beautiful bags our customers love.